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The bike just would not run properly, was very difficult to start and spitting and banging were the main noises it made. I removed the carburettor and manifold stripped and cleaned the carb fitting a new needle valve in the process. New manifold to head seals were purchased along with the carb mounting seal. It…

The crackle finish paint on the engine was looking pretty shoddy and really let the bike down overall. I did not want to remove the engine at this stage as I was unsure if it was going to be a keeper or just as short term recomission so I set about cheering it up in…